Next Generation Ministry
Nurturing faith in children and youth
Preschool Department
Worship Schedule
Time: Sunday 11:00 AM
Exciting praise and movement
Fun crafts and play
Ministry Vision
Helping children created in God's image experience His Word daily and grow in faith within Christ's love through the Holy Spirit's grace.
Ministry Leader
Pastor Lee An-na
Pastor Anna Lee
Pastor Anna serves in the infant and preschool ministry, prayerfully nurturing young children with love so that they experience the love of Jesus and put down deep roots of faith in God's Word. She is passionate about joyfully serving the next generation so they grow into people of faith who love and worship God.
She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Old Testament studies at GTU. Together with her husband, Pastor Myoung Shin, and their two sons, Seojun and Hajun, she is building a family by God's grace and hopes to be a family that passes on faith through the way they live.
Education:
- Th.B. from Honam University of Theology
- M.Div. and Th.M. from Seminary
- Ph.D. in Old Testament studies at Graduate Theological Union
Family: Married to Pastor Myoung Shin; sons Seojun and Hajun
Elementary Ministry
Kingdom Builders: Teaching, Equipping and Empowering Children with the Word of God
Worship Schedule
For: Children in grades 1-5
Time: Sunday 11:00 AM
Ministry Goal
Helping each student "walk with Christ and experience God's love." Through biblical instruction, children develop a foundation of Christian faith.
Weekly Activities
- ✓Music and singing praise
- ✓Bible storytelling
- ✓Offering
- ✓Arts and crafts
- ✓Small group Bible study
- ✓Scripture memorization
- ✓Games and sports activities
Annual Events
- 🌟Alpha Summer Program (4 weeks)
- 🏕️Family Camp
- 🎬Movie day
- 👨👩👧👦Parent seminars
- 🧺Family Picnic
Ministry Leader
Reverend Yeonsu Park
Reverend Yeonsu Park
Reverend Yeonsu Park directs the elementary ministry. A 1.5-generation minister who immigrated as a child, he bridges Korean and English-speaking families.
Education:
- Boston University - Education and Human Development
- Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary - Counseling and Mental Health
- San Francisco Theological Seminary - Doctoral Studies
Youth Ministry
Vision
"The vision of our youth ministry is to excite, inspire, capture and ignite young people for Jesus Christ in partnership with their families."
Mission
The Youth Ministry aims to engage young people in intimate relationship with Christ and connect them with God's Word relevantly. The program seeks to develop today's youth into tomorrow's Christian leaders who will transform homes, schools, churches, and workplaces through biblical worship and discipleship.
Ministry Leaders
Pastor Myoung Shin
English Ministry & Youth Pastor
Pastor Myoung was born and raised in Germany. He earned an M.Div. and Th.M. in Church History from seminary in Korea and was ordained by the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK). After completing his doctoral studies at GTU, he served as assistant pastor at Korean Church of Queens. He now leads the EM and Youth ministries at Symphony Church, lovingly serving the next generation and young adults to personally encounter Jesus Christ and grow in faith through God's Word.
He and his wife, Pastor Anna, are building a family of faith by God's grace with their two sons, Seojun and Hajun, hoping each day to become a family that more and more reflects the likeness of God.
Education:
- M.Div. and Th.M. in Church History — Seminary in Korea
- Ordained by the Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK)
Personal Interests:
Enjoys eating, sports, science fiction, fantasy and action movies.
Family: Married to Pastor Anna; two sons
Pastor Anna Kim
English Ministry & Youth Pastor
Anna was born in Korea and raised in many different places including Alabama, Ohio, New York, Canada, and Japan. Before moving to the Bay Area, she served as the Children's Director at a church in Atlanta, GA. She is currently finishing her Masters of Arts in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary.
Education:
- M.A. in Biblical Studies — Reformed Theological Seminary (in progress)
Personal Interests:
Loves to run, paint, and do all things related to enjoying nature.
Family: Married to Daewoon; mother of two sons
Her prayer for Symphony's Youth Group is that students will grow to love God through His Word and the Church.
Contact Us
Have questions about our Next Generation Ministry? Contact us!
Phone: 415.468.1213
Address: 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010